by Abby Bleistein, MD | Feb 10, 2021 | Balanced Life
Let’s set the scene. You are eating a sandwich in the kitchen. Your spouse strolls in and says, “Are you supposed to eat that?” “I’m just looking out for you because you said you didn’t want to eat things like that.” You can react in three ways. You...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Dec 8, 2020 | Balanced Life
Let’s begin by acknowledging that we compare ourselves to other people all the time. Why? We’re the only species with a capacity for self-reflection and the easiest way to evaluate something is to compare it to something else, or in this case, someone else. Comparing...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Nov 13, 2020 | Balanced Life, Weight Loss
Is the decision to get healthy as simple as “If not now, when?” Not when life, emotions and especially outside factors are at play. Add in the looming Holiday season, full of indulgence and sugar, and many of our clients say, “I’ll start after the Holidays.” In this...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Sep 9, 2020 | Balanced Life
In this blog post we discuss the need for comprehensive weight loss programs that incorporate exercise, healthy eating, behavioral changes, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Having one, two, or three of these components may lead to weight loss but sustained...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Jul 15, 2020 | Balanced Life
In this blog post we discuss what it really means to be an introvert, how it’s scientifically proven that stronger bonds = better health and tips on how introverts can step up socially, even during COVID-19. What is An Introvert Anyway? Let’s begin with some myth...
by Abby Bleistein, MD | Jun 9, 2020 | Balanced Life
Men can be serious about many subjects, but their health usually isn’t one of them. According to one recent study by the Cleveland Clinic, close to 60 percent of men don’t regularly see a doctor, going only when they are seriously ill. The survey also found that only...
